Orange and Black Halloween Sugar Cookies
Get ready to celebrate Halloween with these delightful Orange and Black Halloween Sugar Cookies! Bursting with festive colors, these cookies are not only visually striking but also incredibly easy to make—no rolling or cookie cutters needed! Perfect for gatherings, parties, or cozy family nights, these treats will bring smiles to both kids and adults alike. With their soft and chewy texture, they capture the spirit of the season while being a fun baking project that everyone can enjoy together. Let’s dive into this simple recipe that will leave your kitchen smelling sweet and inviting!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder
- 4–5 drops black gel food color
- 4–5 drops orange gel food color
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide dough into two batches; color one batch with cocoa powder and black gel food color, and the other with orange gel food color.
- Portion each colored dough into about 12 equal pieces. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Press one piece of black dough together with one piece of orange dough to form a ball; repeat for all dough pieces.
- Place on prepared cookie sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg